American Express® Gold Card vs. Citi Double Cash®
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
American Express® Gold Card
American Express
4.7
4x at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets. $120 dining credit.
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WealthSpott Verdict
Citi Double Cash® wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. American Express® Gold Card may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.
Feature
American Express® Gold
Citi Double Cash®
Annual Fee
$250/yr
$0 Best
Sign-up Bonus
60,000 points
None
Rewards Rate
1x-4x
2%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
N/A
0% for 18 months
Regular APR
See terms
19.24%-29.24% Variable Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
American Express® Gold Card
Pros
- 4x at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets
- $120 dining credit + $120 Uber credit annually
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $250 annual fee
- Credits require specific merchants to maximise
Citi Double Cash®
Pros
- 0% APR for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers
- 2% cash back (1% + 1%)
Cons
- No bonus categories
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